Original design would have overburdened waterworks, stressed creek

After realizing the original plan would be bad for Stinson Creek waterworks’ budget, the city of Fulton opted to change the upcoming splash pad at Memorial Park to run on circulated, filtered water rather than directly from the lines.

A proposed Fulton ordinance that would make landlords jointly liable for their renters’ utility bills drew ire from about 30 rental owners and property managers, who packed the Utility Board’s Monday meeting so full it flooded into the more spacious council chambers.

The Fulton City Council was generally receptive to the Brick District Association’s downtown beautification proposal, but some councilpersons were apprehensive that the project’s proposed $26,583.90 price tag was too much, too soon.

As part of the Callaway Energy Center's request for a 20-year extension on its operating license, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held public meetings Wednesday in Fulton to discuss the first draft of its environmental impact statement on the plant.

State Sen. Jolie Justus spent Monday afternoon at Westminster College, where she outlined a number of her legislative priorities for the upcoming year ranging from restructuring legal code to ensuring fair treatment in Missouri's workforce.

More than 175 Civil War artifacts to be donated to Historical Society

An official report is still pending, but a Westminster College history professor and students presented the dozens of bullets, canister balls and other items that have helped reshape their understanding of Callaway County’s largest Civil War battle Wednesday.